3. What is the first book Grandpa Nye ever read?
(a) Arabian Nights.
(b) Robinson Crusoe.
(c) Gullver's Travels.
(d) Oliver Twist.

4. In what month does Dirk visit Vanessa's family while on furlough?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) June.

5. What is Vanessa's sister's name?
(a) Lily.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Linda.

6. In what month is Dirk killed?
(a) June.
(b) May.
(c) February.
(d) November.

7. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?
(a) Army.
(b) Marines.
(c) Navy.
(d) Air Force.

8. Where is Vanessa headed when the story picks up in October?
(a) The library.
(b) Grandpa Nye's house.
(c) School.
(d) A birthday party.

9. Who betrayed James DeGolyer while on a scouting expedition in Canada?
(a) A scout.
(b) His captain.
(c) Two Indians.
(d) His brother.

10. How did Grandpa Nye travel across Canada as a young man?
(a) Train.
(b) Bus.
(c) Boat.
(d) Car.

11. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?
(a) Folds bandages at the Red Cross.
(b) Saves aluminum foil.
(c) Writes letters to soldiers.
(d) Collects scrap metal.

12. The death of which historical figure is marked by a piece of marble sitting by a roadside?
(a) Teddy Roosevelt.
(b) Tecumseh.
(c) Annie Oakley.
(d) George Washington.

13. What news do Vanessa and Janey hear on the radio?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt has died.
(b) Hitler has invaded Poland.
(c) Dewey defeated Truman.
(d) Pearl Harbor has been attacked.

14. What beverage does the family drink before dinner?
(a) Sherry.
(b) Wine.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Coffee.

15. Which of the following is not a summer activity at the lake?
(a) Fires at the beach.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Dancing.